The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Rhode Island.
The stage production of NEWSIES, now playing a limited run at the Providence Performing Arts Center, features the same stirring and beloved songs that captured the hearts of moviegoers, as well as newly choreographed, high-octane dance numbers that dazzle with gravity-defying leaps and spins.
Jonathan Tolins' BUYER AND CELLAR is being performed at Downstage, which is appropriately a cellar, at 2d Story Theater in Warren, RI.
Josh Groban's THE STAGES TOUR played to a standing-room-only house at the Providence Performing Arts Center, and this brilliant concert was one of the most impressive and enjoyable to grace the PPAC stage in recent memory.
There are certainly no perfect formulas for creating the perfect musical.
Going to see a symphony play songs from video games may seem like an odd way to spend an evening, but ZELDA--SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES, works surprisingly well, and creates a powerful experience both for fans of the video game or fans of classical music.
DRY LAND is a play that is both shocking and probably resonant with more people that you would necessarily think.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is one of those plays that is so ubiquitous it's almost become a cliche.
BEAUTIFUL'S national tour kicks off in Providence, and even in the first days of performance, the cast proves the depth of its talent and ability.
There's no denying that Rhode Island has numerous venues for exciting entertainment events.
Trinity Repertory Company kicks off its season in style with a smart, gripping production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Epic Theatre kicks off their page to stage season with a delightfully catty update to Clare Boothe Luce classic The Women retitled THESE RUTHLESS BITCHES.
Plays, like anything else, come in all shapes and sizes.
Shakespeare in the park is one of the best parts of summer, and it's exciting that Head Trick Theatre has mounted a production that is affordable, family-friendly and energetic.
Tartuffe or The Imposter, by Moliere was first performed in 1664, which may make potential theatregoers feel like they are doing something smart and sophisticated on a Friday or Saturday night by attending this production re-dubbed THE BOYS OF ST.
Adapting a work of literary fiction into a stage play is always tricky.
There is unquestionably something to be said for reliability and comfort.
Theatre by the Sea continues its 2015 season with a colorful and thoroughly enjoyable production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID.
Artists' Exchange is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their One Act Play Festival this summer at Theatre 82 & Cafe in Cranston, Rhode Island.
According to Artistic Director Ed Shea, the two most frequently produced playwrights at 2nd Story Theatre are Moliere and Charles Busch: apparently these people like to laugh.
I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick is a very funny play being given an excellent production at 2nd Story Theater in Warren.
While it seems that some musicals are constantly produced and have been seen by every theatergoer alive, others seem more elusive.
Theatre by the Sea's MY FAIR LADY is a must-see production.
2nd Story Theater is currently offering an excellent production of VENUS IN FUR by David Ives in its intimate, seventy seat Downstage.
Plays and musicals have, since the very beginning, found ways to get us to face important issues and problems in new and surprising ways.
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Little Women The Arctic Playhouse (10/01-10/18) |
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In Motion Ballet RI (10/23-10/25) |
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Carmen Ballet RI (5/25-5/27) |
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Plaza Suite The Little Theater Of Fall River (4/15-4/25) |
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The Secret Garden The Little Theater Of Fall River (2/04-2/14) |
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Love! Valour! Compassion! The Little Theater Of Fall River (6/17-6/27) |
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The Nutcracker Ballet RI (12/17-12/27) |
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Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
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Ballet Meets The Beatles Ballet RI (3/12-3/21) |
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Almost, Maine The Arctic Playhouse (11/05-11/22) |
